Causes
The day the stock market crashed in 1929 is often called this
Black Tuesday
stand single file now
help for those that don't have much
dough is coming soon
bread lines
The victor of the landslide election of 1932
FDR
Provided preservation jobs, mostly to young single men/civilians
CCC
This Act provided a pension fund for the elderly as well as money for retired individuals
Social Security
During the 1920's, people began buying things on this, essentially money they didn't have.
credit
hurry, hurry, don't be late
dollars and cents withdraw fast
close your accounts quickly
bank runs
One of Roosevelts first actions was to declare this, closing the nations banks for 4 days.
Bank Holiday
This program made farming most profitable and supported prices for crops
AAA
She is a famous depression era photographer
Dorthea Lange
WWI
a needy village
shacks built with cardboard and paste
homes for those without
Hoovervilles
Relief, Recovery, and this other "R" were the basis for FDR's plan of action
Reform
Built dams to generate electricity in impoverished areas
TVA
This was the nickname of the group of advisors FDR gathered to educate him on the best ways to get the American economy back on track.
brain trust
People began to invest in the stock market by purchasing stock for only 10% down- was called this
buying on margin
oppressive, dry, parched
the wind offers no reprieve now
dirt and death consume
Dust Bowl
Hoover called for this: asking workers and business to voluntarily work toward common goals
Volunteerism
financial institutions could protect deposits up to certain amounts with this program
FDIC
Believing he didn't have constitutional authority to provide government relief, Hoover insisted on this "rugged" policy meaning Americans need to help themselves.
Individualism
Speculation was a cause that prompted the depression when people began to buy these hoping for a quick profit.
stocks or shares
once was there, now not
the rates are soaring higher
how can I provide
unemployment
General MacArthur, disregarded orders and used excessive force to remove this veteran group from the capitol
Bonus Army
Provided construction jobs and funded projects for artists, photographers, and musicians
WPA
People that migrated west in search of work were called this nickname
Okies